Mask - Collar - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Yaka Nganu (antelope) mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, dating to mid-20th century, attributed to the Yaka culture, with a height of 63 cm and a weight of 914 g, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age, not supplied with a stand.
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The Yaka antelope-headed mask is a traditional mask of the Yaka people, who primarily live in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It represents an antelope head, with elongated ears and sometimes horns. The antelope symbolizes speed, agility, strength, and vigilance in particular.
This mask could be used during dances, ceremonies and initiation rites, notably during the Mukanda. It also had a symbolic and protective function.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
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Total number of items
1
Item
Initiation mask
Name of the indigenous object is Ndeemba
Ethnicity / culture
Yaka
Region / country
DRC Congo
Material
Wood, Raffia
Period
Mid-20th century
Condition
Good
Sold with stand
No
Dimensions
Height: 63 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Weight: 914 g
The Yaka antelope-headed mask is a traditional mask of the Yaka people, who primarily live in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It represents an antelope head, with elongated ears and sometimes horns. The antelope symbolizes speed, agility, strength, and vigilance in particular.
This mask could be used during dances, ceremonies and initiation rites, notably during the Mukanda. It also had a symbolic and protective function.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
Shipping within 24 hours as soon as we have received your payment.
The package is carefully packed and secured by bpost. You will also receive the tracking code for the package.
Total number of items
1
Item
Initiation mask
Name of the indigenous object is Ndeemba
Ethnicity / culture
Yaka
Region / country
DRC Congo
Material
Wood, Raffia
Period
Mid-20th century
Condition
Good
Sold with stand
No
Dimensions
Height: 63 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Weight: 914 g
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
YAKA
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Collar
Height
63 cm
Indigenous object name
Nganu (antelope) Yaka
Width
24 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
914 g
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
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